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BRADLEY BERDE

ROBOTICS ENGINEER | AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS | AI-DRIVEN MOTION CONTROL

Robotics Engineer with 4.0 GPA specializing in legged robotics and autonomous systems. Research experience at L3Harris Technologies HAVLab on amphibious robots. Software Engineering Intern at Lockheed Martin developing multi-agent AI systems. Member of Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi honor societies. Expertise in simulation-to-reality transfer with Isaac Sim/Lab, ROS2, and edge AI deployment.

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About Me

Computer Engineering student at Villanova University with a perfect 4.0 GPA, specializing in autonomous robotics and legged locomotion systems. Currently conducting research in the L3Harris Technologies HAVLab on amphibious robot control systems.

Member of Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society (1 of only 3 ECE students accepted) and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, demonstrating elite academic achievement. Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with minors in Mechatronics, Computer Science, and Engineering Entrepreneurship. Expected graduation December 2026.

Experienced in full-stack robotics development from mechanical design in SolidWorks and Ansys simulation to embedded systems programming and AI-driven motion control. Proficient in Isaac Sim/Isaac Lab for robot learning, ROS2 Jazzy for autonomous systems, and Jetson Nano for edge computing deployment. Previous research experience at BrightCloud International on Alzheimer's biosensing systems (2022-2023).

As Vice President of Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society, President of Villanova's Combat Robotics Club, and Co-President of Baja SAE, I lead interdisciplinary teams and bridge the gap between simulation and real-world robotic systems. Software Engineering Intern at Lockheed Martin, where I developed multi-agent AI systems coordinating 20+ specialized models and automated enterprise data workflows.

4.0 GPA
31 Projects
4 Leadership Roles
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Robotics Expertise

Legged Robotics

Spider bot design, simulation in Isaac Sim/Lab, and physical implementation. Experience with quadruped gait training and simulation-to-reality transfer.

Autonomous Systems

Computer vision with OpenCV and DepthAI, sensor fusion with IMU and gyroscopes, real-time obstacle avoidance, and autonomous navigation algorithms.

Simulation & AI Training

Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab for robot learning, Boston Dynamics Spot manipulation, reinforcement learning, and PPO algorithm implementation for gait training.

Robot Operating System

ROS2 Jazzy on Ubuntu 24.04, URDF modeling and conversion, navigation stack, and distributed robotic system architecture for autonomous operation.

Embedded Systems

Jetson Nano for edge AI deployment, ESP32 and ARM Cortex-A9 programming, real-time control systems, UART/I2C/CAN bus communication, and hardware-software integration.

Mechanical Design

Advanced SolidWorks CAD design, Ansys FEA pressure testing, iterative prototyping, 3D printing with Bambu Labs and Ultimaker, and design for manufacturability.

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Leadership & Clubs

Combat Robotics

Combat Robotics Club

President & Founder

Founded and lead Villanova's Combat Robotics Club, managing multiple teams designing and building competition robots. Handle all aspects including funding, sponsorships, team coordination, and technical mentorship.

  • ✓ Secured corporate and university sponsorships
  • ✓ Manage multiple robot design teams
  • ✓ 3D modeling in SolidWorks & fabrication
  • ✓ Host campus events and competitions
Fall 2024 - Present
Baja SAE

Baja SAE

Co-President & Chassis Team Lead

Co-lead Villanova's Baja SAE team in designing and building an off-road racing vehicle. Serve as Chassis Team Lead, responsible for full chassis design and leading the team to competition.

  • ✓ Complete chassis design and fabrication
  • ✓ Team coordination and skill development
  • ✓ Budget management and deadline monitoring
  • ✓ Competitive analysis and optimization
January 2024 - Present
CubeSat

CubeSat Satellite Team

Treasurer

Manage finances and contribute to fabrication of Villanova's CubeSat satellite. Responsible for budgeting components and atmospheric launch while collaborating with interdisciplinary engineering teams.

  • ✓ Budget allocation for components & launch
  • ✓ Outer shell modeling in SolidWorks
  • ✓ 3D printing of prototypes
  • ✓ Integration with interdisciplinary teams
January 2024 - Present
Eta Kappa Nu

Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society

Vice-President

Vice President of Eta Kappa Nu Electrical/Computer Engineering Honor Society. Manage organizational operations and plan networking events for top engineering students. Entry required being top of the engineering class.

  • ✓ Manage organization operations
  • ✓ Plan networking events for members
  • ✓ Top of engineering class (1 of 3 accepted)
  • ✓ Foster academic excellence community
January 2024 - Present
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Technical Skills

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Featured Projects

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Get In Touch

Let's Build Something Amazing Together

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!

609-664-0000
Villanova, PA